Top 10 Tours in Madrid, Community of Madrid

September 30, 2021 Myesha Cogley

So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
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1. Architecture tour Gran Vía from its best rooftops 20thC

Círculo De Bellas Artes, 28014 Madrid, Spain architoursmad
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

We propose you learning something else about Gran Vía and surroundings from the urban, historical and architectural point of view since it was conceived more than 100 years ago until its recent last reform. We will start on the rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, projected by Antonio Palacios, where you will enjoy the best views of the city. Likewise, we will know the history of other buildings such as the new headquarters of the City Council or the Cervantes Institute, Torres Blancas or Colón Towers. After going down the impressive staircase of the Círculo de Bellas Artes and visiting the building inside, we will start walking the first stretch of Gran Vía, stopping at Loewe, the luxury brand where Ava Gardner bought his exclusive bags before going to celebrate the premiere of his films at Museo Chicote with a cocktail together with bullfighters like Luis Miguel Dominguín, as Almodovar has done later in the 80`s. We will visit the Telefónica Building, the first Madrid skyscraper, whose cultural Foundation we will access together. We will continue the journey through the second section of Gran Vía, knowing the old Paris-Madrid Mall, the first luxury shopping center in Madrid. Later we will remember the missing Hotel Florida in Callao where Ernest Hemingway shared nights with international correspondents covering the Spanish Civil War. From here you will enjoy the views of the third section of Gran Vía with its cinemas and musical theaters that we will walk together to Plaza de España where we will finish at the last rooftop. A secret corner where we will have a drink while I tell you the project that will change this square with the Casa de Campo, Sabatini Gardens and the Royal Palace in the background. Other things to note Access to the first rooftop is not included (+5€/pax). It is offered as an option to finish the tour on the rooftop of the new Hotel Riu Plaza de España on the 27th floor with amazing views. Access MON-FRI +5€/pax till 6pm (no queue) +10€/pax from 6pm (queue of 20-30min). SAT-SUN +10€ ALL DAY (queues in the afternoon-evening) I offer other rooftops at the end of the architous without paying an entrance. The acces to all the rest of the buildings is included. You can have something to drink on the rooftops where we will stop at the beginning or at the end of the architour as an option.

Inclusions: Fundación Telefónica entrance

Exclusions: Circulo de Bellas Artes rooftop+building entrance 5€, Option to finish Rooftop Riu Plaza España Hotel 11-17H + € 5 Sat-Sun + € 10 all day

Reviewed By aroanativa

This avenue with the iconic Schweppes luminous sign is everything a photographer can ask in this beautiful city. This is literally the Spanish "5th. Avenue"

2. Tour in electric tuk-tuk through Historic Madrid

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A 90-minute trip through the most emblematic places of Historic Madrid. This route will take you through the city of always, a journey full of anecdotes and memory in which you can enjoy centuries of history of art and culture that have made this place one of the most visited in the world. The Madrid of the Habsburgs and the Bourbons, the imperial Madrid, a connection to the Madrid of all time. Make your stay in Madrid an unforgettable experience and take a great memory of this wonderful city! We comply with the measures to reduce contagion by the Spanish Ministry of Health's COVID19 for guides and means of transportation. * Note: in winter tuk-tuk have protective layers against rain and wind. They also have blankets so that our clients do not get cold.

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Reviewed By AlbertoAvecilla

Awesome experience!! And Nacho (was renamed as Cacho and Turulato by our daughters) was fantastic. Other way to visit the city and Christmas lights!!!

3. Express tour in Madrid by electric tuk-tuk

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A 60-minute tour of Madrid so you can get to know the city comfortably and at a glance. Our guides will recommend the best areas to visit and take you on a tour that will give you an idea of what the city has to offer. Ideal for a first contact with the place and for a quick visit, if you are little in the city you can get to know it entirely with Eco Tuk Tuk. Make your stay in Madrid an unforgettable experience and take a great memory of this wonderful city! We comply with the measures to reduce contagion by the Spanish Ministry of Health's COVID19 for guides and means of transportation. * Note: in winter tuk-tuk have protective layers against rain and wind. They also have blankets so that our clients do not get cold.

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Reviewed By AlbertoAvecilla

Awesome experience!! And Nacho (was renamed as Cacho and Turulato by our daughters) was fantastic. Other way to visit the city and Christmas lights!!!

4. Essential Madrid Walking Tour

Goya Statue, Calle de Felipe IV, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain Naturanda Madrid
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This indispensable route guided by a professional guide will take you to the most iconic places in Madrid, where history and present go hand in hand. You will start the route from the famous Prado National Museum, immersed in the "Paseo del Prado", an ancient garden where you will admire some famous monuments like the Neptune fountain. Then, you will walk through the streets of the city to know the history of the Romantic Madrid of the 19th century and some famous neighborhoods like the Letters quarter or the Austrias quarter. You will continue the tour visiting the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor squares, as well as the old city hall and some old churches such as the Almudena Cathedral, the most important religious building of Madrid. The guided tour will end at the Royal Palace, official residence of the Kings of Spain.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly

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Reviewed By Cahernet

Really loved the experience! so professional, the Royal Palace is superb and this company is trustful, will repeat with another tour.

5. Private Segway Tour of Madrid

Calle de San Nicolás, 3, 28013 Madrid, Spain VIAJES GRAN VÍA
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

A different experience, you will know all the fascinating stories and secrets that the center of Madrid hides and also on wheels. Don’t be afraid of the Segway, it’s a lot easier than it looks and once you get on it you won’t want to get off.

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Reviewed By IshBel2112

We had an amazing free walking tour today in Madrid with a guy called Gibson. He was super friendly, funny, and fluent in Spanish and English. We heard all about the city's history, the people who lived here, and the Spanish culture. In addition he gave us some tips for good restaurants/bars and other sightseeings. I would highly recommend a tour with Gibson to everyone who wants to laugh about Spanish royals anecdotes, be amazed by his comprehensive historical knowledge, and fell in love with this beautiful city. Enjoy.

6. Walking Tour Madrid Old Town: Secret Spots and Hidden Gems

Sol, 28013 Madrid, Spain OgoTours
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Explore the origins of Madrid on this 3-hour walking tour, and learn the history of the Spanish capital from its foundation by the Muslims to the arrival of the Bourbon Dynasty. Discover the narrow streets of the Old Town and hear fascinating stories about Madrid history, in lieu of boring facts and figures. Marvel at the majestic Royal Palace of Madrid.

Inclusions: Local guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Reviewed By mjamico

This Madrid free walking tour is the perfect beginning to any trip to Madrid. It highlights the cultural landmarks of the central part of the city, while providing a concise and very useful overview of the history of Madrid in the larger story of Spain and Europe. It is also important to note that this tour company, OgoTours, was founded and is operated by locals. There are many ‘free tour’ groups in Madrid. My tour was given by Tatiana, one of the founders of the company. Tatiana imbued the experience of the tour with a tremendous energy and affection for Madrid and her life in Spain. She shared great tips on places to eat and shop, suggestions on planning day trips, and snippets of information that only a local resident walking around the city to live their daily life would accrue. I was happy to support this business and share the enthusiasm with others.

7. Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor

Madrid & Darracott - Vinos y experiencias, Calle del Duque de Rivas, 8, 28012 Madrid, Spain Madrid & Darracott
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

We demystify Spanish wine in a fun way, with no pretentiousness, witty banter and bad jokes. Oh, and we try lovely wines!

Inclusions: 3 generous glasses of Spanish wine

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Reviewed By Mariela M

Luke and Roque know their stuff and their stuff is Spanish wines! The "Inside the bottle" wine tasting in the shop were lots of fun where you not only could taste awesome wines but also learn about spanish wines, culture and meet very interesting people from all over the world. During lockdown Luke and Roque came up with the idea of "Lockdown wine tasting". Their selection of wine boxes (sent to your home) matched the expectations: nothing less than excellent wines! (and at affordable prices) . If you visit Madrid, do not hesitate to stop by their shop (very close to plaza Mayor, so no excuse!), you won't regret it!

8. 4-hour Spanish Cooking Class in Madrid

Cooking Point, C. de Moratín, 11, 28014 Madrid, Spain Cooking Point
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Enjoy an unforgettable morning shopping and cooking a delicious paella, or a fun evening making tapas and sangria. The perfect Spanish cooking & cultural experience!

Inclusions: Lunch/Dinner with drinks, Local guide, Recipe brochure

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By piperpea14

My husband and I had an AMAZING time doing the online tapas class this past weekend. It felt like we were transported back to Spain, and now we have amazing new (and incredibly fresh) recipes to add to the list of recipes we got when we took the Cooking Point class in person over two years ago (we still have the recipe book!). We had so much fun and totally recommend an online class as a great way to spend an afternoon and connect with your family in the kitchen (while feeling like you're in Spain). :)

9. Segway experience in the Royal Forest Casa de Campo

Calle de Santiago, 18, 28013 Madrid, Spain Wonder Tours
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Experience driving a segway through one of Europe´s largest urban parks with an expert guide.You will discover incredible places and learn of legends and curiosities in contact with nature. You will see riparian forest, pine trees, medicinal herbs, a lake, etc. You will discover trenches built during the Civil War and other constructions such as the beautiful Serpents Bridge. Enjoy the greenest tour in Madrid with your Eco-friendly segway!!!

Inclusions: Local guide, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By 546barryp

Thanks to Javier we had a great time with the segway tour. It was our first time and it was sooo much! Also the tour / sightseeing of the different places in Madrid was beautiful! We would recommend the tour!

10. Skip-the-Line Prado Museum Guided Tour for Maximum of 6 People in English

Goya Statue, Calle de Felipe IV, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain The guides you need
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4.9 based on 84 reviews

This tour goes through the Prado Museum highlights. There are more than one thousand paintings inside (no, we didn't make a mistake, that's the truth), so we can't explore it all, nevertheless, we provide the base for you to go on your own after the visit. That's why we like to describe this as a didactic tour. However, if you're an Art Pro, we've got good news: since we're going to be only 4 people, you can choose what to see and make requests, and that's why we like to describe this as a flexible tour. If you are coming in a bigger group, send a mail and we'll arrange the visit.

Inclusions: Ticket to go in, Professional & experienced guide

Exclusions: Even if you'nice, you can't get a painting to your house., Gratuities

Reviewed By 755esthere

My boyfriend and I really enjoy the time we spent with Fernando. He is a very interesting guy that attended us in a kind way. Because of these reasons and many more we recommend him.

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